Cornus mas 'Kasanlaker'

New to us, Cornus mas 'Kasanlaker' is large srub or eventually small, decideous tree with masses of bright yellow flowers on bare stems in late winter or early spring. These flowers are followed by large red, edible fruit in late summer or autumn. The leaves are mid green with attractive purple and orange tints in autumn before they fall.

Best flower and fruit display if planted in a position with plenty of sun..

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Fertile, moist soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering Period: February.
• Flower Colour: Golden-yellow
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large, branching shrub or eventually small, branching vase-shaped tree..
  • Height: 5 m (16 ft).
  • Spread: 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft).

• Notes: Cornus mas 'Kasanlaker' requires pollination by a different Cornus mas planted nearby in order to produce a reliably good crop of fruit for use in cooking.